Bulletin Board for Feb. 18, 2010

Published 6:00 pm, Sunday, February 28, 2010

MS support groupThe Bear Creek Multiple Sclerosis Suport Group meets on the third Saturday of each month at The Church Without Walls, 5725 Queenston Blvd., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call Paula at 281-530-3857 or Alicia at 713-394-2971. Monthly Veterans MeetingsThree worldwide veterans' organizations have posts in Katy and meet monthly. First Monday at 6:30 p.m.; covered dish dinner, followed by separate business meetings at 7:30 of Floyd E. Breedlove Post 9182 Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary. Staff meetings are at 9 a.m. the preceding Saturday. Peyton Lumpkin is commander of the VFW; Karon Cramer, president of the Ladies Auxiliary. Third Thursday; Tri-County Chapter 723 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH). Both posts meet at the VFW Hall on George Bush Dr. at Avenue D. David Lemak is commander. Fourth Wednesday; Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164 American Legion meets at the Katy Elks Lodge #2628, at 1050 Katy Fort Bend Rd. Will Miller is post commander. All business meetings are at 7:30p.m. Additional information is available through the VFW Post and its Veterans Memorial Museum at 281-391-VETS (8387) or e-mail vfw9182@fbt.net. Open Hearts Support Group for Families and Friends of Gays and LesbiansThe disclosure of a loved one’s homosexuality affects parents, family members and friends in many different ways. Dealing with a reality that may never have been anticipated can be challenging. St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is offering a safe and affirming setting for those who desire understanding and support as they seek to come to terms with this fact. We meet the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. in room E225 of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church at 20775 Kingsland Blvd in Katy. Childcare is available by reservation. For more information and to verify meeting times, contact Elaine Saunders at (281) 492-8031.Score Counselors SCORE Counselors are available at the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce every Monday from noon to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment, go to www.katychamber.com and click on Business Resources Center.This is a FREE service available to new and existing small businesses. The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd #B206. For information, call 281-391-5289.Bible studiesStonecroft Women of Katy (formerly the Katy Christian Women’s Connection) is offering Bible Studies at The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch Church (22765 Westheimer Rd). These are small group Bible studies that are easy to follow and written for people with different backgrounds and in all stages of spiritual growth. They meet for 60-90 minutes a week in a home, office, or other location. They vary from four to 14 weeks in length, according to the topic chosen. For a list of current and upcoming Bible Studies, please visit our website at www.KatyCWC.org or call 832-321-5895.

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Adult Services staff at Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, will present free, introductory computer classes this month on Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and basic Internet use. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs.

The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311, or by visiting the library.

February 18

Fashion Show luncheon

Stonecroft Women of Katy, formerly the Katy Christian Women’s connection, will have a fashion show luncheon from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Club at Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Dr. Tickets are $16.

Speaker Sandi Scott will help attendees face the future fearlessly as she shares practical applications for anti-aging.

Fort Bend County Libraries invites booklovers to attend the next meeting of the Night Readers book club, at 7 p.m. Feb.18 in Conference Room 2, at the Cinco Ranch Branch, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd. in Katy. The book to be discussed is Isabel Allende’s debut novel, The House of Spirits.

Copies of the book are available at the checkout desk. Anyone interested in joining this literary-review club is invited to attend. For more information, call the branch library at 281-395-1311.

Preschool Storytime

The Katy Library, 5414 Franz Road, will host Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18. Recommended for children 3 to 6 years old. Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-391-3509 or log on to www.hcpl.net.

February 22

Baby Bounce

The Katy Library, 5414 Franz Road, will host Baby Bounce , An active storytime for infants 3-18 months, on Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-391-3509 or log on to www.hcpl.net.

February 23

Microsoft Excel Class

Are you interested in getting more out of your Microsoft Excel program? On Feb. 23 at 7-8:30 p.m., the Maud Marks Library will be teaching the basics of how to use Microsoft Excel. Seating is extremely limited for these classes. Call the Maud Marks Library at 281-492-8592 to register. Registration begins Feb. 1. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required.

February 24

Afternoon Art

Glue, paper, scissors, markers, fun, and more! Come to the library and let imaginations soar. On Feb. Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m., the Maud Marks Branch Library will host Afternoon Art for ages 6-11. These craft programs normally last about one hour. All necessary materials are provided. Call the library at 281-492-8592 to register. Classes fill up quickly, so don’t delay.

March 4

Nottingham Country Garden Club

On March 4, Nottingham Country Garden Club will feature Square Foot Gardening for Small Spaces by Marilyn Almon, Fort Bend master gardener, propagation specialist. Meet and greet time begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program will start at 10 a.m., followed by the NCGC Meeting. Please join us at the Municipal Utility Bldg. #81 at 805 Hidden Canyon Drive in Katy. For more information, call 281-394-2827 or 281-395-2154.

March 6

Community Garage Sale

Pope John XXII located on the corner of Franz and W. Grand Parkway, will host a community wide garage aale from 7:30 a.m. to noon March 6in the school gym (rain or shine). Spaces are available for $30. Please contact Ana Sanchez re: community garage sale at ams1965@att.NET if you are interested.

March 23

Katy Aglow Community Lighthouse

Katy Aglow Community Lighthouse will have its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. March 23 at Church on the Rock, 433 S. Barker Cypress. The speaker will be Velma Frank. For more info and contact info, go to www.katyaglow.com.

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On March 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Nottingham Country Garden Club will have their annual Fundraising Plant and Bake Sale. The sale will take place in front of Kroger at 569 S. Mason Rd. Katy.